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Assessing Your Risk of Periodontal Disease This article, part 1 of 2, provides a questionnaire to aid in the identification of people who are at a higher risk of developing gum disease. Periodontal dentistry is the dental field dedicated to the elimination of disease-causing bacteria in the oral cavity, with special emphasis upon the health […]

Advice for Tooth Grinders This article provides professional treatment advice for people who suffer from Bruxism; sub-conscious teeth grinding that is generally a result of stress. Teeth grinding. You may be completely unaware that you do it, but it could lead to the very early demise of your pearly whites! Bruxism, as the condition is […]

FAQ’s About Gum Cosmetic Dentistry, Part 2 This article, part 2 of 2, explores some of the questions frequently asked about the variety of cosmetic procedures that focus upon the aesthetics of the soft tissues surrounding the teeth; the gums. In our previous article post, we began answering some of the questions Dr. Levine is […]

FAQ’s About Gum Cosmetic Dentistry, PART 1 This article, part 1 of 2, explores some of the questions frequently asked about the variety of cosmetic procedures that focus upon the aesthetics of the soft tissues surrounding the teeth; the gums. When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, most patients think about teeth bleaching, porcelain veneers and dental […]

Free Dental Exams: The Best Things in Life ARE Free! This article emphasizes the importance of regular professional oral healthcare and how free dental exams enable patients of all financial means to receive this attention. Money, money, money, money! Some will argue that it has too great a hold on our everyday lives, decisions and […]

About Cosmetic Gum Surgery This article describes how gum cosmetic surgery can be used to greatly improve the quality of one’s smile. When one talks about cosmetic surgery, one imagines an improvement in the appearance of one’s teeth or perhaps even the alignment of the jaw; but cosmetic gum surgery? The gums play an integral role […]

Bad Breath: Social Suicide! This article describes the factors that can cause bad breath and what those who suffer from it can do to improve their oral health. Bad breath… it can ruin a personal relationship, earn you nicknames that stick for a lifetime and alienate you from your work colleagues. No matter how friendly, […]

Frequent Flyers? Here’s Some Important Dental Advice This article describes some of the oral health and hygiene risks that face frequent flyers and travelers. It then goes on to provide recommendations. Travelling long distances can take quite a toll on your body. There’s the difference in local time that you need to adjust to, a […]

How Stress Could Be Destroying Your Smile! This article describes the various physical manifestations of stress and its direct impact upon the quality of a patient’s smile. Could stress be destroying your smile? According to professionals in dentistry, it could be! Stress, anxiety and the build-up of all those daily deadlines and responsibilities have been […]

Golden Advice for Healthy Teeth and Gums This article discusses gum disease and how it can be prevented by following five simple rules and lifestyle choices. When it comes to oral health care, the focus can lie pretty heavily upon the aesthetics of one’s teeth. But the dentist will tell you that there are really […]